[The Hat... the hat to end all hats. Possibly one that could end his horrific luck of the constant destruction of his hats. And the money... he could be free... released from the shackles of a workplace he despises, co-workers he hates, free from getting dragged into situations which would only further bring him down into the mud.]
... I'm extremely sorry Mrs Sybil. But my integrity as an Investigator cannot be bought. I have a job to do, I'm willing to offer you a cup of coffee while you wait but I otherwise cannot divert my attention from a case that has already claimed the lives of several people.
[He wants to cry. He really does, but he puts up a strong face and truly really hopes that this would be worth it. As for his coffee, he's had to subsist on some cheap brands... stuff Alexia would no doubt consider as swill.]
If there is nothing else I can see you out of my office. I apologize for being unable to help further.
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Date: 2015-05-16 11:49 pm (UTC)... I'm extremely sorry Mrs Sybil. But my integrity as an Investigator cannot be bought. I have a job to do, I'm willing to offer you a cup of coffee while you wait but I otherwise cannot divert my attention from a case that has already claimed the lives of several people.
[He wants to cry. He really does, but he puts up a strong face and truly really hopes that this would be worth it. As for his coffee, he's had to subsist on some cheap brands... stuff Alexia would no doubt consider as swill.]
If there is nothing else I can see you out of my office. I apologize for being unable to help further.